Eleven children die every week attempting to cross the Central Mediterranean Sea migration route – UNICEF
So far in 2023, an estimated 11,600 children made the dangerous crossing. The majority were alone or separated from their parents.
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A fresh start: hope returns for the vulnerable youth of Analanjirofo
In the region of Analanjirofo on the eastern coast of Madagascar, a story of transformation is unfolding. By helping them develop skills and offering them prospects for the future, the Mahasoa Vocational Training Centre and its partners have opened new avenues for these young people in the region. Read how this transformation is taking place.
Childhood immunization begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide
New WHO and UNICEF data show promising signs of immunization services rebounding in some countries, but, particularly in low-income countries, coverage still falls short of pre-pandemic levels putting children at grave risk from disease outbreaks.
Q&A with UNICEF Canada President and CEO, Sevaun Palvetzian
UNICEF Canada's new President and CEO speaks about what she's most excited about as she starts her new role, her first impressions and how her experience working in the government, the private sector and non-governmental organizations will contribute to her work at UNICEF.
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Vanessa Nakate takes a stand for adolescent girls during visit to Rwanda
Nakate calls for US$ 1 billion global investment at Women Deliver Conference to improve girls’ access to health, education, and protection
UNFPA and UNICEF welcome CA$ 35 million contribution from the Government of Canada to end child marriage
Canada has committed additional funding in support of girls and women’s rights during the 2023 Women Deliver conference taking place in Rwanda
Senior Coordinator, Development, National and Community Events
UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we workday in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.
Severe violations of children’s rights an ‘hourly occurrence’ in Sudan, warns UNICEF
UNICEF has received credible reports that at least 435 children killed and 2025 injured in past 100 days – an average of more than one an hour
Officer, Stewardship & Operations
UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we workday in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.
Innovation, for every child
From autonomous airships to open-source AI mapping hard-to-reach areas and a compression garment developmed by NASA saving the lives of thousands of mothers worldwide - what role does innovation play at an organization like UNICEF? In this episode we speak to entrepreneurs and innovators - all working to make a better world for children.
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